Manufacturing Trainer

at  WuXi Biologics

MANUFACTURING TRAINER

The Manufacturing Trainer will play a key role in establishing the Manufacturing Training team within the Manufacturing Operations group. The individual will work closely in a team environment and liaise with functional areas within the business. A key element of the role will be maintaining departmental curricula and training plans. The role will also involve direct input and co-ordination of the onboarding process as required including scheduling and delivering training as needed.

ORGANIZATION DESCRIPTION

WuXi Biologics is a premier provider of biologics services (from discovery to commercialization) with global customers in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industries. We´re one of the world’s top three contract development and manufacturing companies for biopharmaceuticals, we provide our clients with a world-leading open access technology platform. We enable our clients to research, develop and manufacture drugs from the concept phase to commercial manufacturing. Our mission is to accelerate and transform discovery, development, and manufacturing in the rapidly growing field of biologics to benefit patients worldwide. We have sites/offices in China, the US, the EU and Asia. We currently employ over 10,000 people and provide services to more than 200 customers worldwide, including 13 of the top 20 biopharmaceutical companies.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

As Manufacturing Trainer, you’ll be joining an organization where people of all backgrounds and experiences are respected, and where we work together focused on changing lives. In this role you’ll be reporting to the Manufacturing Operations Associate Director.

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

Diploma, BSc, MSc or PhD in Chemical Engineering, Bioscience, Biotechnology or Analytical Science.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 2 years in biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
• Experience using Learning Management Systems is required (i.e. MasterControl or similar).
• Experience as a trainer with cross-functional teams while understanding the training systems is a key requirement of the role.
• Experience managing training documentation and performing data entry is essential.
• Proficiency in operating within a drug substance commercial manufacturing facility and/or a pilot plant.
• Knowledge of GMP systems such as SAP, LIMS and Benchtop equipment would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of adult learning theory, instructional design and needs analysis
• Ideally, experience in establishing a Manufacturing department and working in a team in a ‘greenfield’ context of similar size and scale.
• Strong team player with the demonstrated ability to manage and support manufacturing operations in flexible and dynamic team environment.

BEHAVIORAL/PERSONAL SKILLS:

Required:

• A strong player with the ability to adapt to daily challenges of a manufacturing work environment while maintaining positive and productive attitude and fostering this attitude amongst colleagues.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with staff at all levels of the organisation.
• Ability to work on own initiative and be proactive.
• Results oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a short period of time.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills and strong attention to detail

As we extend our global reach, we need colleagues interested in change, in challenge, and in building a new future together. Reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential!
If you have the ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and feel that the moment has come for you to be part of such an exciting journey towards accomplishing our mission - Any drug can be made, and any disease can be treated - don’t miss out on this opportunity to join us and reach beyond yourself and discover your true potential. Apply now!
Would you like to know more before you apply? Please visit us at https://www.wuxibiologicscareers.ie or contact us via talentacquisition@wuxibiologics.com

• As a key member of the Manufacturing Operations team in WuXi Biologics Ireland, you will be responsible for delivering training to the Manufacturing team as required both during the onboarding process and in the sustaining environment.
• Provide expert training support to the Manufacturing department.
• Collaborates with Manufacturing Area Management and the Operations Training Business Partner to implement functional area training requirements.
• Perform a key role in a very dynamic environment in the design and development of training programmes.
• Track performance against training plans and reports regularly to the Manufacturing Training Lead and functional areas, with an objective to drive performance and compliance.
• Create and revise department curricula. MasterControl is the learning management system for documenting and recording training activities, the Manufacturing Trainer is required to complete and provide training records in accordance with the requirements of the governing SOP.
• Liaise with the Operations Training Business Partner to develop Manufacturing training reports and cascade this information to support local metrics.
• Support audits by providing SME input, as well as training reports as requested.
• Support a safe working environment by complying with all pertinent environmental health and safety practices, rules and regulations.
• Ensure continual improvement of manufacturing documentation (SOPs, MBRs, OJT’s, ILT’s) for areas of responsibility to ensure they are current, accurate, and clear.
• Perform all duties in accordance with GMP requirements, SOPs and controlled documents.
• Flexible to take on additional tasks and responsibilities at the discretion of the Manufacturing Operations Associate Director and Manufacturing Training Lead.
• Will act as a role model for the Manufacturing function and the wider organisation in adherence to the WuXi corporate core values and PROUD culture.
  Your Profile: The ideal candidate for this position, will have the following: